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BG13 FTJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,861 mi
Last recorded105,861 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 FTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 105,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 105,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 104,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 104,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 102,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 102,387 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT BOTH SIDES NSR 89 KG OSR 64 KG (1.4.1 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire BY FUEL TANK (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 98,696 miles

Front Flexi slightly deteriorating

Fuel cap selling rubber cracked and perising

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perising on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box slight oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 87,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Top mount slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 87,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Top mount slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 78,064 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 78,064 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 66,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,953 miles

Front exhaust starting to deteriorate

Front pads getting low

Fail 4 Jul 2017 36,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust starting to deteriorate

Front pads getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,090 miles

NS inner driveshaft oil seal misting oil

Fail 15 Jul 2016 26,090 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

NS inner driveshaft oil seal misting oil

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BG13 FTJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 63,601 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG13 FTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BG13 FTJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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